Phoenix, Arizona – Rice sold in several states faces a recall due to potential contamination by a foreign object suspected to be of rodent origin, as per the Food and Drug Administration. Approximately 4,600 cases of 16-ounce polybags of Lundberg Family Farms Sustainable Wild Blend Gourmet Rice are affected by the recall, with six bags per case totaling over 27,000 bags in total.

The Lundberg Family Farms website describes the product as a blend of black, brown, red, and wild rice. The recall was officially announced on May 10, 2024, but it was not until July 17, 2024, that the FDA classified it as a “Class II” recall. A Class II recall is defined as one where the use of the product could lead to temporary or medically reversible adverse health effects, with a low likelihood of serious consequences.

A Lundberg Family Farms representative has stated that the recall was initiated out of an abundance of caution, reassuring consumers that the recalled products are no longer available for purchase. Notably, no instances of illness related to the consumption of the affected rice have been reported thus far. The recalled bags of rice can be identified by the UPC number 73416-00430, lot code 231004, and best by date of October 4, 2024, according to the FDA.

Impacted products were sold in select grocery stores in Arizona, California, Florida, Maine, New Hampshire, Oregon, and Wisconsin. It is essential to note that other rice products from Lundberg Family Farms or bags of Sustainable Wild Blend Gourmet Rice with different lot numbers are not subject to the recall. Consumers who have purchased the affected rice are advised to dispose of it immediately and seek a refund from the retailer.